There are so many variables in the scenario... I'd guess this a rider issue, not a hardware issue. If the user is particularly large and/or strong, then that user should probably take materials fatigue into greater consideration. I wouldn't think that all riders need to take this sort of precaution. Heck, I've never even broken a spoke, much less a set of bars or a frame! ----- Original Message ----- From: Doug Peterson To: internet-...@bikelist.org ; rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com ; bicyclelifest...@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:05 AM Subject: [RBW] handlebar lifespan?
Do you replace your handlebars on a regular basis? Years ago, a friend had his handlebars snap off near the stem, resulting in a shoulder dislocating crash & only luck kept him from being hit by a car. When I mentioned this incident, several riders had similar experiences. Since then, I’ve taken the precaution of replacing bars every 5 years on the bike I ride all the time. FWIW, I’ve also had 2 aluminum frames fail so perhaps I’m just a klutz. dougP --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
